Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Newsstory currently ranks #4430 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #4032, first reached on Jul 30, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.9, shipped on Jul 15, 2025 (390 days ago) — release #10 since the theme joined the directory in 2024.
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Details
| Author | ashathemes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.9 |
| Versions released | 10 |
| Last updated | 2025-07-15 |
| Added to directory | 2024-03-23 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Newsstory Theme is wordpress blog theme for personal use. Fully responsive design displays beautifully across desktop, mobile, and all devices. This Theme builds with the world's most popular responsive CSS framework Bootstrap 4.5, HTML5, CSS3, jQuery and so many modern technologies. Easy installation allows you to start post blogs immediately after the activation. Looking for a Blog theme? Look no further! Browse the demos to see that it's the only theme you will ever need: https://wpashathemes.com/newsstory/
Frequently asked questions
Is Newsstory a free theme?
Yes — Newsstory is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
Is Newsstory a block theme or a classic theme?
Newsstory is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Newsstory?
WordPress.org reports 90+ active installs.
How popular is Newsstory?
As of August 9, 2026, Newsstory ranks #4430 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #4032.
When was Newsstory last updated?
Newsstory was last updated on July 15, 2025 (version 1.0.9). It has shipped 10 releases in total.
Who makes Newsstory?
Newsstory is developed by ashathemes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in March 2024.
